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Why are US Army recruits getting older?

Factors contributing to the increase in average recruit age may include economic strain, loosened restrictions on entry, and ...
The Army will allow two and three-star commanders to approve mental health and misconduct waivers to “expedite” recruiting.
Beyond recruiting policy, experts say the data points raise broader questions about how and when Americans are choosing to ...
Drill sergeants welcome a new class of recruits prior to executing the 'First 100 Yards' at Fort Moore, Georgia, January 2024. (Capt. Stephanie Snyder/Army) The U.S. Army Recruiting Command is set to ...
WASHINGTON — As 2025 draws to a close, the United States Army reaffirmed its commitment to Soldiers after another incredible year. Throughout the year the Army spent 2025 preparing for a bigger and ...
Army Staff Sgt. Victoria Ortiz is new to recruiting but makes sure she is authentic with people. “People think that you have to lose yourself because you’re in a uniform and you don’t. People pick up ...
The U.S. Army has stopped discharging immigrant recruits who enlisted seeking a path to citizenship — at least temporarily. A memo shared with The Associated Press on Wednesday and dated July 20 ...
Recruiters can now leverage out-of-the-box, mobile capabilities that make it easy to work in the field,” Salesforce said in ...